09 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
1
The store invites ladies from the country and city to use its facilities while viewing the Spring merchandise. It touts long merchandising experience in Whitewright and claims to offer the best, highest quality new stock for merchants, farmers, artisans, and professionals. The shop presents itself as head and foot outfitters and urges customers to preview before buying.
A Sunday Boy Scout gathering drew visitors including Assistant Scout Master Nunallee of Van Alstyne. Speakers covered Woodcraft Campcraft Citizenship and The Making of a Man. The group, with thirty one attendees, plans to rent a larger room and move Sunday start to 2 30 p m.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and strengthen the system for 50 cents.
W T Truett urges residents to beautify yards at minimal cost while delaying sewerage plans due to money concerns. He suggests a 30 day citywide effort to improve home exteriors, asserting cleaner, more attractive homes reflect well on the community.
Whooping cough relief promoted as quick acting from Pine Tar Honey by Dr Bell. Claims to loosen mucus soothe throat and lungs and reduce coughing spells. marketed for families with children with a 25 cent price at druggists and an electric bitters spring tonic mention.
Night in Whitewright ends as J. T. Roberts wins marshal post with 145 votes and J. H. Waggoner trails 107. W. A. Hamilton is night watch with 143 votes to R. W. Conner 102. Aldermen full term go to J. Cook 241, I. P. Sears 235, R. L. Holcomb 233. Unexpired term alderman B S Montgomery 244. new council includes Moore mayor and officials led by J. Roberts marshal and collector, S H Montgomery city secretary, J Maurice McMillin city attorney, J M Simmons treasurer.
The semi annual convention of the Baptist Young People's Union convenes in Sherman Friday and Saturday this week. Local Union members are expected to attend.
Miss Bessie Biggersstaff wed Mr. J F Benton of Dallas last Sunday afternoon in a small ceremony at Mrs. J L German's home with Eld G H Williams officiating. The couple left for Dallas where a home was ready for their reception. Benton, raised near Savoy, is described as a respectable, hardworking man. the bride is praised as a frugal and faithful partner. Mrs Claude Badgett of Bells visited here last Thursday.
The Sherman meeting yielded a citizen advisory panel to guide road spending and construction. Precincts 1 through 3 select members including Umphress Wolfe Bryant Legate Swindle Omohundo, with Childs and Scarborough as an additional precinct 1 pair. If the bond passes, the panel will work with the Commissioners to ensure fair fund distribution across the county.
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